Oh don't you just LOVE shawls? I love them! I was like you and didn't get it till I made one and now I love them! I can't believe how much I actually wear it. Yours is beautiful! Now I want to go make myself another one right now.

As a child I was surrounded by Talented Women, women who could create the most amazing things from objects found or discarded. These women were my Grandmothers, my Aunts, my Neighbours and most importantly my Mother.

Women who from necessity had to use the things they found around their home to create everyday objects, special keepsakes, or a fancy dress for a school frolic.

They honed their skills, they taught one another, they encouraged each other, they sat with me, they took the time to teach…. and for this I will forever love these special women xxx

I hope today, you have time to sit beside a little girl or boy,and share your skills, chat gently with them and encourage them to use their hands to create something in their very own special way.